Up! We Will Elevate (Week 3)Sample

Day Two - I am a Good Friend

Welcome to this devotional for kids!  Our ‘UP’ series is inspired by our ‘We Will Elevate’ DNA - We practise showing kindness to those around us and never leave anyone out. We value others the way God values us by being a good friend and listener, respecting our leaders and parents, and choosing to always see the good in others.

During this series, we want to truly grasp what it means to honour and elevate those around us - not just those who seem to be popular or are the most important in our lives, but to remember that God wants us to ‘take delight in honouring each other’ that means everyone! 

Follow along as we truly grasp what it means to honour and elevate those around us! 

READ: 

A Hole in the Roof in any children's Bible or Matthew 9:1-8.

A group of friends carried the man who could not walk all the way to the house where Jesus was! This would have taken strength and determination! 

ASK:

How amazing is it that these friends would do such a kind thing for their friend. They didn’t hold back but used all their strength to carry the man who could not walk. 

Can you think of the times when you have helped a friend who is in need? 

Now can you think about when a friend has helped you out?

It is great to have friends that we can trust and rely on. We too can be that friend that others can depend on and help! 

Take some time to think about how you can help your friends more at school or to help an adult at home.

REMEMBER:

Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honouring each other. (Romans 12:10)

SAY:

Jesus, you show us how to be kind, 

No greater love will we find. 

Your deep love that gives us great value, 

Growing us as we learn more about you. 

Our friend, our saviour, our kind teacher, 

Helping us see the good in each other.